Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with the unique crunch of poppy seeds. This moist cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a sunny picnic or an intimate afternoon tea. With its vibrant yellow hue and irresistible aroma, this cake will surely brighten your day and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating blueberries or raspberries into the batter. Use fresh lemons for the best taste; avoid bottled lemon juice for maximum freshness. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.